Each year, 3 December marks International Day of People with Disabilities, a United Nations-sanctioned day celebrated worldwide. This year, hidden disabilities and the impact of the coronavirus on isolation and mental health are in the spotlight.
Across the world, one billion people – or 15 per cent of the worldwide population – live with a disability. Each year, International Day of Persons with Disabilities works to raise awareness and celebrate disability; and 2019 is no different.
Celebrating International Day of Persons with Disability, charity Motivation are bringing accessibility and equality to Uganda with their pioneering Motivation All-Stars Appeal.
The ongoing stigma that denies people the right to work will be highlighted as the world marks the United Nation’s international day of persons with…
One billion people in the world live with a disability, 800 million of whom live in developing countries. This International Day of Persons with Disabilities (3 December),…
The English Federation of Disability Sport (EFDS) is marking International Day for Disabled People by launching the Me, being active series. In the first of the collection,…
Today, International Day of Persons with Disabilities, Habinteg chief executive Paul Gamble shares why he believes accessible and inclusive housing is the first step towards…
To celebrate International Day for People with Disabilities, 3rd December, CBM UK, the overseas disability charity will be launching a campaign to highlight the voices…
International development charity welcomes Government’s new Disability Framework and explains how together they are putting the wheels in motion for disabled people around the world To coincide…
Shaw Trust is marking International Day of Persons with Disabilities by recognising the achievements of key leaders in the disabled community across the United Kingdom….
International Day for Persons with Disabilities – 3 December A young disabled woman from Indonesia is to speak at the Houses of Parliament at a…
International organisation launches new campaign calling on UK Government to include people with disabilities in international development policy Sightsavers is today launching the Put Us…
Leonard Cheshire Disability’s Young Voices tell their stories at the UN International Day of Persons with Disabilities Major new report launched by young campaigners from…